After all these years of traffic, and driving, and traffic, and driving, and car repairs, and driving… aren’t we all a bit tired of the routine? Why don’t we, as 50+ers, embrace our public transit? Let me guess… it seems like a bother. Where does it go? Probably nowhere I need to go… Is it…

Town Green and Newberry Opera House (photo courtesy of City of Newberry) Newberry South Carolina is a short drive up I-26, and is surprisingly a great way to spend a day. Surprisingly because it doesn’t get a lot of publicity, and yet has a lot to offer a couple or a group of friends looking…

Submitted by Cindy Johnson, Columbia Presbyterian Community Today’s quiz: How many kinds of “wellness” are there, and which are the most important? Surprisingly, wellness can be divided into seven dimensions. All seven are important, all contribute to enjoyment and satisfaction in life. The biggest surprise: one actually outweighs all the others in importance, and it…

Thursdays at The Woody in the Vista Join in the fun at Shaggin’ Thursdays at The Woody in the Vista! They rotate some of the best Shag DJ’s in the state to play all your favorite Shag tunes every Thursday night. So if you love to Shag or have ever wanted to learn, Thursdays at…

Bird feeders offer the best way to turn your own backyard into a mini oasis for the wild birds in your area. They’re usually filled with a variety of seeds to suit the different species of our feathered friends. The most popular types of seed include millet, safflower, sunflower, and thistle. Apart from satisfying the…

// Fresh Edibles // The South Carolina Department of Agriculture works hard to promote the business of feeding us. The agency aids farmers in many aspects of food production and marketing, and the State Farmers Market on US Highway 321 in West Columbia is a big marketing tool for South Carolina’s small farmer. Depending on…

The Lourie Center, in keeping with its mission to provide opportunities for older adults to stay physically and intellectually fit, now offers continuing education for seniors. The Midlands Lifelong Learning Program is a community education program of academically stimulating courses for adults 50 years of age and older. Academics and professionals from the community will…

Do you envision yourselves living in an active community where residents spend time together… playing bridge, bunco and tennis? Fishing, boating, fitness and gardening? Welcome to Harbour Watch! This neighborhood is built on the shores of sparkling Lake Murray in Lexington, South Carolina. Moor your boat at the community marina or fish from the pier….

Confused (again?) by the myriad of choices, or lack thereof, when enrollment time comes around each October? Stay with the same Medicare plan you’ve had, or turn to something new? Supplemental insurance? Drug plans? It can definitely add up to one fat headache. Insure SC can help. It’s an initiative of the Palmetto Project. It’s…

Fused Glass Christmas Ornaments Thursday, November 29 from 6 – 8pm | Glassie Ladies | 803-796-0407 One of the most exciting parts of the holiday season is bringing down your box of ornaments from the attic. Ripping off that same piece of tape you’ve been using for the last 20 years, removing the first layer…

Do you desire to live near your adult children and grandchildren in Northeast Columbia? Love where you live! We just discovered an exciting new community in Lake Carolina… Centennial. This gorgeous neighborhood of single family homes has been built by McGuinn Hybrid Homes in the heart of amenity-filled Lake Carolina. These compact, well-appointed homes are…

After all these years of traffic, and driving, and traffic, and driving, and car repairs, and driving… aren’t we all a bit tired of the routine? Why don’t we, as 50+ers, embrace our public transit? Let me guess… it seems like a bother. Where does it go? Probably nowhere I need to go… Is it…

Town Green and Newberry Opera House (photo courtesy of City of Newberry) Newberry South Carolina is a short drive up I-26, and is surprisingly a great way to spend a day. Surprisingly because it doesn’t get a lot of publicity, and yet has a lot to offer a couple or a group of friends looking…

Submitted by Cindy Johnson, Columbia Presbyterian Community Today’s quiz: How many kinds of “wellness” are there, and which are the most important? Surprisingly, wellness can be divided into seven dimensions. All seven are important, all contribute to enjoyment and satisfaction in life. The biggest surprise: one actually outweighs all the others in importance, and it…

Join the Town of Lexington for the first Hops & Harvest Craft Beer Festival on Friday November 9th, 2018. Will be held at the Icehouse Amphitheater in downtown Lexington. 14 brewers are signed up so far including some of our favorite local breweries: Swamp Cabbage Brewery Old Mill Brewpub Brewery Cottontown Brew Lab Conquest Brewing…